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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.71, 2,833.37 and 1,158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.71, 2,833.37 and 1,158.71 is: 1,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.71 : 2,833.37 = 1,158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.71/2,833.37 = 1,158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.71x = 2,833.37 × 1,158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.71x = 3,283,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,054.15/1,887.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.17

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